I use his control breathing techniques to slow my breathing down. It helps to calm my central nervous system, so I don't go into a panic state, start to shorten my breath or overthink. Wild swimming became part of life for Mullally, 32, after stepping away from top-flight rugby and moving to north Cornwall in 2020. Cold water exposure, alongside breathwork and physical activities like jiu-jitsu, make up core elements of rural retreats that Mullally has founded since retirement, to support communities of men as they re-examine ideas of masculinity.

The ball is an official NFL size (Size 9) football. Do you play American football or do you just like American football? This ball will be right for you! How does it work? It's always about growing the game. We have to keep evolving and moving with where the game's at." Analysis Over the course of a long weekend, the group will explore what masculinity means to them, through various activities including sharing personal stories around a fire circle, learning breathwork for emotional release, strengthening their physical relationship through jiu-jitsu and building resilience with the hot and cold exposure of wild swimming and sauna. In the past three years, Mullally has established men's retreats in Cornwall, Yorkshire, Sweden, Spain with partner Josh Bolding. And there are plans to take them to California. Asked if he was proud of the space he had created for men, he responded: "It's not me, it's the group that sets the space. There is no top of the table and everyone is equal.At the retreat, I felt so comfortable around a bunch of men I'd never met before. That was a special feeling." The BRIGHT™ Basketball can be used both indoors and outdoors and is certainly also suitable for a game of basketball on the court! We're very passionate about the next generation, where the game is and what we represent," said Bright. Thomas Chalk, 37, who has played rugby in both union and league for Saracens academy and Bedford Tigers, is part of the group. He describes his formative years in male dressing rooms as often adversarial and competitive. His later struggles with stress, anxiety and depression due to various factors have led him to the retreat. We know what a difference a good American football makes to the game, so we spent months perfecting the BRIGHT™ American football.

England also need to reach the Nations League finals to keep hopes of Olympic qualification alive for Team GB. Mullally is also considering a future in sports psychology. He says this would be a way for him to stay in the game and support younger athletes. We know what a difference a good basketball makes to the game, so we spent months perfecting the BRIGHT™ basketball. I didn't have a father figure as a positive male role model to show me what it means to be a man. What comes to mind with stereotypical masculinity is being a hard man and I needed to reframe that."Throughout the day the men share, learn and bond together as they swim, forage on group walks in the woods and carve wooden spoons out of logs under a parachute. The BRIGHT™ Basketball is an official NBA size (Size 7) basketball. Are you a basketball player or do you just love basketball? This ball will be right for you! The BRIGHT American football can be used both indoors and outdoors and is certainly also suitable for a game of American football on the field! Masculinity can be understood as having to be stoic, standing up and carrying on even if you feel sad, depressed and upset. What you end up with, even though you want to cry sometimes, is you do it by yourself." It has been solely player-led and is a testament to the leadership and experience of the squad that they have been able to reach an agreement.

Mullally is also helping Team GB in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. In addition to the men's retreats, he works as a high performance coach to professional athletes, including 21-year-old Powell, GB Surfing and the Skateboard GB team.

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Bright, who was an injury doubt before the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, was absent from Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Paris FC in the Women's Champions League on Thursday evening. You can't do this without being able to control yourself and your emotions. Anthony's support is helping me to do that and that's the biggest competitive edge I can have in the run-up to the Olympics. Former Leeds Rhinos and Ireland rugby league player Anthony Mullally is unfazed as he jumps into the swell at a spot favoured by fishermen for its deep water, called Fly Cellars. These discussions dominated the build-up to the Lionesses' World Cup campaign as players sought support and advice from the PFA before directly negotiating with the FA.

The connections have been made and there was communication all the time. Now this part is solved and moving forward it looks really good." England manager Sarina Wiegman said she was "really happy" the players had reached an agreement with the FA and that it allows the team to "focus on football". The ball is also luminous and you can see it with your naked eye when, for example, you are playing a game of American football outside during the day! They have been in talks with the FA and Professional Footballers' Association about the issue since July. Captain Rachel Corsie withdrew an inequality case on the day the hearing was due to start and a statement from the SFA said the matter had been resolved without the need for tribunal proceedings.I started to delve into breathwork and mindfulness because I felt inauthentic," said Mullaly. "I was partying too much, I was fighting and nearly went to prison at one point. I wanted to be seen as the tough guy. Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City). BRIGHT is doing its utmost to bring the most innovative ball to the market and we want to make sure you can be part of it without any risk. Here's how: As a fighter I prefer to feel relaxed - that's when I fight the best and these techniques help me to do that." It is a supportive, open and honest space between men that I have not experienced before. There is a collective understanding between us," he said.